There have been no further hospital deaths announced today. It is now a week since the last fatality
Test results
There have been eight positive test results announced today. They bring the cumulative total to 12,261. This includes 14 positive results recorded at tests undertaken on Monday. This is the highest single day total recorded since 25th March.
The latest confirmed figures (23/4/21) show a drop of 2 cases in the City to 46. It will be Saturday before the latest spike in positive test results affects the 7 day average count.
The rate /100k population is now 21.84. It is expected to remain stable before increasing to 25.6 later in the week.
Rather than reflecting the gradual reduction in case numbers seen last spring, we now seem to be seeing an increase in infections which more closely reflects the pre Christmas wave.
Infection levels have fallen slightly at all levels. However, on the following trajectory, the infection rate in York will go above the national average during the next few days.
Neighbourhoods
There are now eight neighbourhoods with more than 3 cases in each.
Vaccinations
Hospitals
Testing
4453 PCR tests were conducted during the week ending 23rd April 2021
Of these, 0.7% were positive. That represents a reduction on the previous days proportion which was 0.8%
In addition, 1885 lateral flow tests were conducted on 27th April
EARLIER: The steady rise on COVID-19 case numbers in the City over the last couple of weeks prompts questions about the effectiveness of the testing programmes.
A key aspect of the return to “normality” was to have been the early identification of spikes in infection rates. This was to be done by the general roll out of “lateral flow” testing to all asymptomatic residents. There are now 4 sites in York offering this service with the option also available to take a testing kit home. Results are produced very quickly and any positives result in the individual being referred for a (more reliable) PCR test.
Covers the period from 1st March to 22nd April
Initially, when the service was rolled out to coincide with the general return to school on 8th March, there appeared to be a good uptake of the tests. The most recent available data, published by the York Council suggests, that there were 7 school aged children with the disease.
Around 3,500 lateral flow tests were being conducted each day during March according to government figures.
On 29th March restrictions were eased further with family groups able to meet outdoors and some outdoor sports restarted. The number of lateral flow tests conducted fell by around 30% during late March early April. By 4th April fewer than 2000 tests were being conducted each day.
Case numbers in York bottomed out on 6th April when 19 cases were recorded (7 day moving average). They have edged upwards since then and currently stand at 48 (22/4/21).
On 12th April there was a more significant easing of restrictions with shops and hairdressers reopening. Outdoor hospitality, including pubs with outdoor tables, was also permitted to operate.
The number of lateral flow tests completed returned to around 3000 per day.
The Council has not published figures showing how many tests are being conducted in different parts of the City. They do, however, say “that as at 20.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 Lateral Flow Tests only) was 0.12%. The national and regional averages are 0.1% and 0.2% respectively“.
The latest PCR test positivity rate is 0.8%. That is up from the low of 0.4% seen on 15th April.
Source https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
The number of PCR tests being conducted is currently averaging around 4000 per day.
The current increase in infection levels may be less of a concern than the similar spikes that have been seen during the last year. Most vulnerable people have now been vaccinated. The York Hospital now has relatively few COVID-19 cases (although it is reporting an increase from 6 to 8 patients today). Infections are largely confined to the under 60 age groups who are less at risk of developing life threatening symptoms.
The authorities do, however, now need to provide more information about the take up of tests at neighbourhood level and what they are doing to increase the numbers. They originally recommended that everyone take a test twice a week. Clearly that isn’t happening.
Similarly “test and trace” data should be giving an indication of where transmission is most likely to take place. In the past this has been predominantly through family group contact but – in the light of the recent surge in cases at a distribution warehouse in Selby – more details of the background of the 48 current York cases should be published.
Not least residents will want to know how many are asymptomatic?
People can then make an informed choice about whether to visit locations which may be linked to case number increases.
The next easing of restrictions is due to take place on 17th May, when spectators may be allowed into sporting events and a further range of businesses will reopen. Travel will be easier and socialising will increase.
It would be perverse if this were to happen against a background of increasing infection rates and the uncertainty of how new virus variants may impact on survival rates.
No further hospital deaths have been announced today
The latest ONS figures, which show how many York residents have died of COVID-19 related causes, has been updated.
It shows that, for the week ending 16th April (the most recent available), there was one death in a care home and one in a hospital.
They bring the total City death toll up to 377
Test results
Eight additional positive test results were announced today. That brings the cumulative total up to 12,253.
There has been an increase of 6 cases in the City since yesterday. The total is now 48. The last time a figure higher than that was recorded was on 30th March.
The rate per 100k population figure has risen to 22.79. Three weeks ago – before restrictions were eased – the figure had been as low as 9.02.
The infection rate is expected to stay much the same for the next 3 or 4 days at least.
The number of positive test results in the under 60 age group is now ten times more than is being seen in the over 60 age group.
There have been increases in infection rates at regional and national level. The biggest spike has been in parts of North Yorkshire where a surge in Selby has seen 101 cases recorded there. (59 are recorded in the Selby Town MSOA alone)
Neighbourhoods
Seven neighbourhoods now have 3 or more cases.
Vaccinations
Good news on vaccinations with 57% of adults in York now having received their first dose. 22% have now also had their second dose.
It has been announced that 42-45 year olds will receive a text inviting them to get their jab through the national booking service. The move to the next age group, comes two weeks after rolling out the vaccine to those aged 45 and over. The latest figures show that more than two thirds of people aged 45 to 49 had been vaccinated.
Tests
4373 PCR tests were conducted in York during the week ending 22nd April 2021.
Of these, 0.8% were positive. This represents an increase over the previous days figure of 0.7%
3132 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 26th April 2021.
Hospitals
There has been no change in COVID-19 patients numbers at the hospital today
Cheaper car parking and family bus fares
The Council has said that, to aid Economic Recovery and the re-opening the city centre, the following transport incentives will be rolled out.
1) Launch a promotion of the Minster parking badge at £10 to last until March 2022. The permit will be valid for 24 months after purchase starting at Step 3 of the Road map to recovery (currently the 17th of May). The badge allows drivers to park at a reduced rate in most council car parks during the day and to park for free after 5.00pm.
2) For the Council to fund a 50% discount on the All York Family Bus Ticket for a period of up to 6 months starting at Step 3 of the Road map to recovery (currently the 17th of May).
3) That the free parking for Critical Workers will end when the governments funding for parking losses in income take effect (end of June). The council will providing a month of noticing vehicles using this service to mitigate any issues with sudden changes.
“It will also need to be kept under review if car park capacity becomes an issue”.
The decisions were taken at a “behind closed doors” meeting
Business Grants
Over 1500 York businesses will receive further grants over the next fortnight as City of York Council distributes the rest of its COVID grant allocation.
The council has agreed to distribute the rest of the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) funding as quickly as possible.
ARG is a discretionary scheme, allowing the council to direct funding to help businesses which are severely impacted by the pandemic but don’t qualify for the government’s grants.
Businesses don’t need to do anything to get the grants. There are no newly qualifying business, so the council will automatically pay those that are already receiving ARG payments.
The amount that eligible businesses will receive is dependent on size of business, whether a business has premises and where a business – or those sectors they depend on – can reopen in line with the roadmap. Qualifying businesses can check the amount they should receive at https://www.york.gov.uk/information-businesses/covid-19-business-rates-grants
Notes
Payment amounts are as follows:
For businesses which reopened at Step 2 (non-essential retail, personal care, etc):
11 days payment (1 April to 11 April) plus £200
With no fixed premises costs: £396 (including the additional £200)
With rateable value less than £15k: £724 (including the additional £200)
With rateable value £15k-£51k: £986 (including the additional £200)
With rateable value above £51k: £1379 (including the additional £200)
For businesses reopening at Step 3 (leisure, hospitality, taxis, etc):
46 days payment (1 Apr to 16 May)
With no fixed premises costs: £821
With rateable value less than £15k: £2192
With rateable value £15k-£51k: £3286
With rateable value above £51k: £4929
For businesses reopening at Step 4 (international travel, etc):
Six additional positive test results today. Total now 12,223.
One fewer case in York today. Brings total down to 31.
Rate /100k population now 14.72. Expected to increase over the weekend.
Neighbourhoods
Only 4 neighbourhoods have infection rates above 10 today. The rate in Westfield /Foxwood North has now fallen back below 3 cases.
Vaccinations
Tests
3932 PCR tests were conducted in York during the week ending 18th April.
Of these, 0.7% were positive. That is the same proportion as the previous day.
2985 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 22nd April 2021.
Hospital
Council COVID-19 commentary
The York council has updated its “open data” briefing on the pandemic. It is reproduced below for convenience
The data is accurate as at 8.00 a.m. on Friday 23.04.21. Some narrative for the data covering the latest period is provided here below:
People with Covid Symptoms
• NHS Pathways/111 triages – as at 19.4.21 there had been 58 total covid triages in the CYC area in the last 7 days. The peak number of triages was 653 in the 7 day period to 20.9.20.
• As at 22.4.21, the Covid Symptom App estimates 19 per 100,000 in York with symptomatic covid (responses from a sample of 4,146 people). The peak rate was 1,283 on 7.1.21.
Diagnosed cases
• As at 22.4.21 York has had 12,217 cases since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 5,801 per 100,000 of population. The cumulative rate in York is below the national (6,828) and regional (7,103) averages. Cases identified through Lateral Flow Tests will be removed if they have a negative follow up PCR test within 72 hours so the cumulative total of cases can, on occasions, go down.
• The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the no. of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous 6 weeks and provides a RAG rating to indicate if the previously observed trend in the number of new cases is worsening. The latest rating for York (19.4.21) is Amber. This is due to a higher than ‘expected’ number of cases on 1 occasion(s) in the most recent 14 day monitoring period. In recent weeks the number of cases have been low in York which has an effect on the thresholds used to determine the RAG rating – a small change can mean the difference between a red, amber and green rating.
• The provisional rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 14.4.21 to 20.4.21 in York is 17.6 (37 cases). (Using data published on Gov.uk on 22.4.21).
• The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 11.4.21 to 17.4.21 in York was 15.2 (32 cases). The national and regional averages at this date were 23.8 and 46.7 respectively (using data published on Gov.uk on 22.4.21).
• York is currently ranked 39th out of 149 Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) in England with a rank of 1 indicating the lowest 7 day rate.
• For the 7 day period 10.4.21.to 16.4.21 the number of cases in each ward varied from 0 to 6 and rates varied from 0 to 59.7 per 100,000. 10 wards had zero cases.
• The rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 11.4.21 to 17.4.21 for people aged 60+ in York was 2.0 (1 case). The national and regional averages were 10.0 and 14.8 respectively.
• As at 20.4.21, the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 PCR tests only) was 0.86%. The national and regional averages are 1.0% and 2.5% respectively.
• As at 20.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 Lateral Flow Tests only) was 0.12%. The national and regional averages are 0.1% and 0.2% respectively.
• As at 20.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 1 tests only) was 0%. The national average is 0.6%.
• As at 16.4.21 York University reported 1 individual within the University community who was currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 331 on the 19.10.20.
• As at 5.4.21 York St. John reported 0 individuals within the University community who were currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 82 on the 8.10.20.
Contact Tracing
• Since 28.5.20 a total of 11,406 confirmed CYC Covid cases have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 10,305 of the cases have been completed (90.3%). 26,705 ‘contacts’ of these cases have been identified and 20,263 of these have been completed (75.9%).
• Local Contact Tracing. Between 10.3.21 and 16.4.21, 155 referrals had been actioned by the local contact tracing service. Of the referrals actioned, 145 (93.5%) were successful and 10 (6.5%) were unable to be reached via phone or home visit, but guidance leaflets were posted where possible. (NB on the 10.3.21 the local CYC team became responsible for contacting all cases rather than just those that the national team could not contact).
Cases in Residential Care Settings
• As at 22.4.21 there were 0 care homes in the CYC area with confirmed Covid-19 infection (at least 1 case of either a staff member or resident).
• The latest ‘outbreak’ (2+ cases) in a residential care setting in York were reported by PHE on 25.2.21 (1 home).
Cases amongst School Aged Children
• In the 7 days up to 19.4.21 there were 7 children of primary or secondary school age who tested positive (across 5 different schools).
COVID Bed Occupancy in York Hospital
• As at 20.4.21 there were 4 confirmed Covid-19 patients in General and Acute beds. The peak number was 157 on 19.1.21.
• As at 20.4.21 there were 0 confirmed Covid-19 patients and 0 suspected Covid-19 patients in the Intensive Treatment Unit. The peak number for people in ITU was 19 on 10.5.20.
• As at 20.4.21 there had been 0 patients admitted with suspected Covid-19 and 0 with confirmed Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours.
• As at 20.4.21 there had been 0 confirmed patients discharged with COVID-19 in last 24 hours.
• Between 5.4.21 and 11.4.21, 4 CYC residents were discharged from York hospital after needing NHS care for symptoms linked to covid-19 infection.
R Number
• The ‘R’ value (the number of people that one infected person will pass on a virus to, on average) for the North East and Yorkshire area on 16.4.21 was estimated to be in the range 0.7 to 1.0. The previous estimate was (0.8 to 1.0) on 9.4.21.
Total Vaccinations
• As at 21.4.21 a total of 95,215 CYC residents have had the first dose of the vaccine. This represents 45.2% of the estimated total population of York and 54.7% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
• As at 21.4.21 a total of 33,679 CYC residents have had both doses of the vaccine. This represents 16% of the estimated total population of York and 19.4% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
Deaths
The two sources about deaths from Covid-19 at LA level are ONS data and local registrar data. They are derived from the same source (civil registration data). ONS data is more comprehensive as it includes deaths of York residents which have occurred and been registered outside York. Local registrar data is useful as it enables a breakdown by age and gender. The most recently available data is summarised below:
• ONS weekly data: In the most recent period (Week 14: 3.4.21 to 9.4.21) 0 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents. In weeks 11, 12 and 13 there had been 4, 0 and 2 deaths respectively.
• ONS Cumulative data: Since the start of the pandemic, for deaths occurring up to 9th April 2021 and registered up to 17th April 2021, 392 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (227 in hospital, 134 in care homes, 23 at home/elsewhere and 8 in a hospice). The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 186.12 which is lower than the national average of 230.22
• Local Registrar data (Cumulative): Since the start of the pandemic (using data for deaths occurring up to 14.4.21), a cumulative total of 372 deaths of CYC residents where COVID-19 was mentioned (confirmed or suspected) on the death certificate, have been registered. The average age of the people who died was 82.2, with an age range of 44-104. The age profile of those dying in York is older than the national average (79.6% of those who died in York were aged 75+ compared with 73.1% nationally). 178 of the 372 were male (47.8%), less than the national average (54.3%).
There have been no additional hospital deaths today.
Test results
Ten additional positive test results have been announced today. Brings the cumulative total up to 12,217
3 additional cases today, bringing City total up to 32.
The rate /100k population is now 15.19. It is trending to reach over 18 by the end of the weekend. The rate continues to be below the regional and national averages.
Neighbourhoods
Five neighbourhoods now have a rate between 10 and 49. The latest area to join the list is Tang Hall
Vaccinations
Updated neighbourhood vaccination figures have been published today.
56% of York’s 173,993 adult population had received at least 1 dose of vaccine by 18th April.
The neighbourhood with the highest number of vaccinations was Haxby with 3660 people (76.8%)
The lowest rate was in Tang Hall where 3122 (32.5%) of adults had been vaccinated.
The variance from area to area simply reflects the proportion of the population which is aged under 50.
So far, across the City, 23,900 under 50’s have had the jab.
Around 11,000 jabs are being administered in York each week.
Tests
Not yet available
Hospitals
There has been a further reduction in the number of COVID-19 patients being cared for by the York Hospital Trust
There have been no additional deaths announced by the York Hospital Trust today.
The latest fatality stats published today indicate that there were no deaths from COVID-19 involving York residents during the week ending 9th April 2021
Fatality trends among York residents
Test results
Three additional positive test results today. Brings the cumulative total up to 12,201
The number of cases in the City has fallen from 29 to 24.
The rate /100k population has fallen to 11.40. We expect to see small fluctuations in the rate over the rest of the week.
Neighbourhoods
There are currently no neighbourhoods with a case rate above 50.
Vaccinations
54.60% of York residents have now received their first dose of vaccine.
17.6% have received their second dose.
Tests
3765 PCR tests were completed during the week ending 15th April 2021
The positivity rate is not yet available
3206 “lateral flow” test were also completed on 19th April.
Regular symptom-free testing helps stop the spread
Regular symptom-free testing is now available to anyone secondary school aged or upwards living or working in York. Making sure you are getting tested regularly helps detect the 1 in 3 people with covid that don’t show any symptoms.
As we start to enjoy the new activities available it’s important that we all get tested regularly. If you’re going shopping, visiting a public place or meeting up with friends, getting tested can help keep you all safe.
Registering for symptom-free testing is easy, you can currently book a test at one of the four testing sites in York:
· York St John University
· the University of York
· York Community Stadium
· Foxwood Community Centre
You can also order at-home testing kits online and collect them (by appointment) from one of our testing sites.
Testing is voluntary, it will help you make informed decisions to help keep you, your family and friends as safe as possible, and help protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19.
You should not book a rapid test if you have coronavirus symptoms or you’re self-isolating, instead visit https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus, or telephone 119.
Hospitals
The number of in patients being treated by the York Hospital Trust continues to decline
No further deaths have been announced by the York Hospital Trust today. Only one hospital death has been reported nationwide today.
Test Results
Six positive test results today bring the cumulative total up to 12,198.
The case numbers in the City have fallen to 29 today from yesterdays total of 31.
The rate /100k population figure has fallen today to 13.77. It is expected to fall further tomorrow before climbing to over 15 before the end of the week.
The steady but modest, increase in case numbers is being sustained in York
The infection rate in North Yorkshire continues to creep up. There has been a small drop at regional level today
Neighbourhoods
There has been a small reduction in case numbers in Clifton Without/Skelton & Clifton North. Numbers are fairly stable elsewhere although a spike is anticipated later in the week. .
Vaccinations
Tests
3,802 PCR tests were carried out during the week ending 14th April 2021.
Of these 0.7% were positive. That is the same proportion as the previous day.
In addition, 5084 “lateral flow” tests were conducted on 18th April 2021.
Hospitals
These has been a further reduction in the number of COVID-19 patients being treated by the York Hospital Trust. The number of in patients has fallen from 35 to 9 in just three weeks. There are no patients in intensive care.
There have been no additional hospital deaths announced today
Test results
Just two positive test results today, bringing the cumulative total up to 12,176
The number of cases in the City has increased by one to 24.
The infection rate /100k population figure is 10.92. It is expected to remain around that figure over the weekend before falling again early next week.
Neighbourhoods
Little change at neighbourhood or other levels today. We seem to be in a period of relative stability
Vaccinations
Little change in vaccination numbers by age group at neighbourhood level during the week ending 11th April. This was the period when alot of second doses were administered.
Over the last few days the vaccinators have moved on to immunise more of the under 50’s age group.
Tests
3856 PCR tests were completed during the week ending 11th April 2021
Of these, 0.5% were positive. This is the same proportion as the previous day.
2928 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 15th April.
Hospitals
Hospital patient numbers are continuing to decline
Council commentary
The York Council has updated its commentary on the pandemic.
The data is accurate as at 8.00 a.m. on Friday 16.04.21. Some narrative for the data covering the latest period is provided here below:
People with Covid Symptoms
• NHS Pathways/111 triages – as at 12.4.21 there had been 47 total covid triages in the CYC area in the last 7 days. The peak number of triages was 653 in the 7 day period to 20.9.20.
• As at 14.4.21, the Covid Symptom App estimates 38 per 100,000 in York with symptomatic covid (responses from a sample of 4,137 people). The peak rate was 1,283 on 7.1.21.
Diagnosed cases
• As at 15.4.21 York has had 12,174 cases since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 5,780 per 100,000 of population. The cumulative rate in York is below the national (6,802) and regional (7,056) averages. Cases identified through Lateral Flow Tests will be removed if they have a negative follow up PCR test within 72 hours so the cumulative total of cases can, on occasions, go down.
• The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the no. of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous 6 weeks and provides a RAG rating to indicate if the previously observed trend in the number of new cases is worsening. The latest rating for York (12.4.21) is Red. This is due to a higher than ‘expected’ number of cases on 2 occasions in the most recent 14 day monitoring period. In recent weeks the number of cases have been low in York which has an effect on the thresholds used to determine the RAG rating – a small change can mean the difference between a red, amber and green rating.
• The provisional rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 7.4.21 to 13.4.21 in York is 12.8 (using data published on Gov.uk on 15.4.21).
• The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 4.4.21 to 10.4.21 was 10.9. The national and regional averages at this date were 28 and 61.2 respectively (using data published on Gov.uk on 15.4.21).
• York is currently ranked 12th out of 149 Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) in England with a rank of 1 indicating the lowest 7 day rate.
• For the 7 day period 3.4.21.to 9.4.21, 1 ward (Fulford & Heslington) had seen a statistically significant fall in the rate compared with the 7 day period 27.3.21 to 2.4.21. 1 ward (Clifton) had seen a significant rise in the rate. The remaining wards have shown no significant change. The number of cases in each ward varies from 0 to 5 and rates vary from 0 to 49.8 per 100,000. 11 wards had zero cases in the latest 7 day period.
• The rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 4.4.21 to 10.4.21 for people aged 60+ in York was 2. The national and regional averages were 11.3 and 26.8 respectively.
• As at 13.4.21, the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 PCR tests only) was 0.79%. The national and regional averages are 1.3% and 3.1% respectively.
• As at 13.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 Lateral Flow Tests only) was 0.05%. The national and regional averages are 0.1% and 0.2% respectively.
• As at 13.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 1 tests only) was 0.4%. The national average is 0.7%.
• As at 15.4.21 York University reported 1 individual within the University community who was currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 331 on the 19.10.20.
• As at 5.4.21 York St. John reported 0 individuals within the University community who were currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 82 on the 8.10.20.
Contact Tracing
• Since 28.5.20 a total of 11,376 confirmed CYC Covid cases have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 10,272 of the cases have been completed (90.3%). 26,541 ‘contacts’ of these cases have been identified and 20,152 of these have been completed (75.9%). Source: PHE Report.
• Local Contact Tracing. Between 10.3.21 and 9.4.21, 120 referrals had been actioned by the local contact tracing service. Of the referrals actioned, 111 (92.5%) were successful and 9 (7.5%) were unable to be reached via phone or home visit, but guidance leaflets were posted where possible. (NB on the 10.3.21 the local CYC team became responsible for contacting all cases rather than just those that the national team could not contact).
Cases in Residential Care Settings
• As at 13.4.21 there were 0 care homes in the CYC area with confirmed Covid-19 infection (at least 1 case of either a staff member or resident).
• The latest ‘outbreak’ (2+ cases) in a residential care setting in York were reported by PHE on 25.2.21 (1 home).
Cases amongst School Aged Children
• In the 7 days up to 12.4.21 there was 1 child of primary or secondary school age who tested positive across 1 school.
COVID Bed Occupancy in York Hospital
• As at 13.4.21 there were 9 confirmed Covid-19 patients in General and Acute beds. The peak number was 157 on 19.1.21.
• As at 13.4.21 there were 0 confirmed Covid-19 patients and 0 suspected Covid-19 patients in the Intensive Treatment Unit. The peak number for people in ITU was 19 on 10.5.20.
• As at 13.4.21 there had been 0 patients admitted with suspected Covid-19 and 0 with confirmed Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours.
• As at 13.4.21 there had been 1 confirmed patient discharged with COVID-19 in last 24 hours.
• Between 5.4.21 and 11.4.21, 4 CYC residents were discharged from York hospital after needing NHS care for symptoms linked to covid-19 infection.
R Number
• The ‘R’ value (the number of people that one infected person will pass on a virus to, on average) for the North East and Yorkshire area on 9.4.21 was estimated to be in the range 0.8 to 1.0. The previous estimate was (0.8 to 1.0) on 2.4.21.
Total Vaccinations
• As at 14.4.21 a total of 93,825 CYC residents have had the first dose of the vaccine. This represents 44.5% of the estimated total population of York and 53.9% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
• As at 14.4.21 a total of 25,365 CYC residents have had both doses of the vaccine. This represents 12.0% of the estimated total population of York and 14.6% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
Deaths
The two sources about deaths from Covid-19 at LA level are ONS data and local registrar data. They are derived from the same source (civil registration data). ONS data is more comprehensive as it includes deaths of York residents which have occurred and been registered outside York. Local registrar data is useful as it enables a breakdown by age and gender. The most recently available data is summarised below:
• ONS weekly data: In the most recent period (Week 13: 27.3.21 to 2.4.21) 2 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents. In weeks 10, 11 and 12 there had been 3, 4 and 0 deaths respectively.
• ONS Cumulative data: Since the start of the pandemic, for deaths occurring up to 2nd April 2021 and registered up to 10th April 2021, 390 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (227 in hospital, 134 in care homes, 21 at home and 8 in a hospice). The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 185.17 which is lower than the national average of 229.58
• Local Registrar data (Cumulative): Since the start of the pandemic (using data for deaths occurring up to 7.4.21), a cumulative total of 372 deaths of CYC residents where COVID-19 was mentioned (confirmed or suspected) on the death certificate, have been registered. The average age of the people who died was 82.2, with an age range of 44-104. The age profile of those dying in York is older than the national average (79.6% of those who died in York were aged 75+ compared with 73.2% nationally). 178 of the 372 were male (47.8%), less than the national average (54.3%).
There were no additional hospital deaths announced today
Test results
Following further retrospective changes, the cumulative case number total in York is now 12,169
The number of cases has fallen from 28 yesterday to 21 today
As forecast, the rate per 100k population figure has fallen back to 9.97. It is expected to remain around 10 for the remainder of the week.
The case reduction profile continues to mirror the trend seen in May and June of last year. Then too, there was an occasional spike in infection rates.
Infection rates at regional and national levels remain stable
Neighbourhoods
Only two neighbourhoods in York (Clifton Without/Skelton and Clifton North) have more than 2 cases.
Vaccinations
Tests
3887 PCR tests were carried out in York during the week ending 9th April
Of these, 0.6% were positive. This compares to a positivity rate of 0.7% on the previous day.
1633 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 13th April.
